Anaesthetic Concerns of Ozempic

Guidance issued by the American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) in 2024 advises the following regarding all GLP-1 agonist medications, whether used for diabetes management or weight loss:

• If you take the drug daily, do not take it on the day of your procedure.

• If you take the drug weekly, stop taking it a week prior to the day of your procedure. 

This will decrease the risk of regurgitation of stomach contents and aspiration into your airway or lungs. Your level of consciousness under general anesthesia or deep sedation would prevent your body from clearing any resulting obstruction on its own. 

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